Patents by Inventor Chris Lowery

Chris Lowery has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9034674
    Abstract: Light-emitting elements such as LEDs are associated with light-converting material such as phosphor and/or other material. A donor substrate comprising the light-converting and/or other material is suitably placed relative to a target substrate associated with the light-emitting elements. A laser or other energy source is then used to transfer the light-converting and/or other material in a pattern via writing or masking from the donor substrate to the target substrate in accordance with the pattern. Addressability and targetability of the transfer process facilitates precise patterning of the target substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Quarkstar LLC
    Inventors: Ingo Speier, Robert C. Gardner, Louis Lerman, Chris Lowery, Allan Brent York
  • Patent number: 8573823
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a solid-state luminaire has a strip of high power LEDs, where each LED emits light into an optical coupler. Light from the optical coupler is then coupled into a light guide. Light coupled into the light guide is mixed and guided to an exit aperture of the light guide. An optical extractor proximate the exit aperture of the light guide redirects light outward, which is optionally redirected generally downward by a secondary reflector that extends outwardly along the length of the light guide. The secondary reflector may be configured to create a variety of light-emission patterns. The luminaire may be hung from a ceiling, in track lighting, used as a pendant or pedestal fixture, or in other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Quarkstar LLC
    Inventors: Wilson Dau, Robert Gardner, George Lerman, Louis Lerman, Chris Lowery, Brian D. Ogonowsky, George E. Smith, Ingo Speier, Robert Steele, Jacqueline Teng, Allan Brent York
  • Patent number: 8410681
    Abstract: A light emitting device and method of producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a transparent thermal conductor layer, a refractory phosphor layer provided on the transparent thermal conductor layer, and a light emitting semiconductor arranged to emit light toward the transparent thermal conductor layer and the refractory phosphor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Bridgelux, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Shaikevitch, Chris Lowery
  • Publication number: 20130037838
    Abstract: Light-emitting elements such as LEDs are associated with light-converting material such as phosphor and/or other material. A donor substrate comprising the light-converting and/or other material is suitably placed relative to a target substrate associated with the light-emitting elements. A laser or other energy source is then used to transfer the light-converting and/or other material in a pattern via writing or masking from the donor substrate to the target substrate in accordance with the pattern. Addressability and targetability of the transfer process facilitates precise patterning of the target substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: QUARKSTAR LLC
    Inventors: Ingo Speier, Robert C. Gardner, Louis Lerman, Chris Lowery, Allan Brent York
  • Publication number: 20130039050
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a solid-state luminaire has a strip of high power LEDs, where each LED emits light into an optical coupler. Light from the optical coupler is then coupled into a light guide. Light coupled into the light guide is mixed and guided to an exit aperture of the light guide. An optical extractor proximate the exit aperture of the light guide redirects light outward, which is optionally redirected generally downward by a secondary reflector that extends outwardly along the length of the light guide. The secondary reflector may be configured to create a variety of light-emission patterns. The luminaire may be hung from a ceiling, in track lighting, used as a pendant or pedestal fixture, or in other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: QUARKSTAR, LLC
    Inventors: Wilson Dau, Robert Gardner, George Lerman, Louis Lerman, Chris Lowery, Brian D. Ogonowsky, George E. Smith, Ingo Speier, Robert Steele, Jacqueline Teng, Allan Brent York
  • Patent number: 8076833
    Abstract: A light emitting device and method of producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a phosphor layer and a wire mesh thermally coupled to the phosphor layer and configured to dissipate heat from the phosphor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Bridgelux, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Lowery
  • Patent number: 7968902
    Abstract: A light emitting device and method for producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a semiconductor material, an electrode positioned on the semiconductor material, a wire bonding area, and a resistor connected between the wire bonding area and the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Bridgelux, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Lowery
  • Publication number: 20100059771
    Abstract: An LED assembly can have a plurality of different types of phosphors that are separated from one another in a manner that substantially mitigates the cannibalization of light emitted by at least one of the types of phosphors. By mitigating the cannibalization of light, brighter and more efficient white light LED assemblies can be provided. Such LED assemblies can be suitable for use in such applications as flashlights, displays, and area lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Chris Lowery, Alex Shaikevitch
  • Publication number: 20090322205
    Abstract: A light emitting device and method of producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a phosphor layer and a wire mesh thermally coupled to the phosphor layer and configured to dissipate heat from the phosphor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Chris LOWERY
  • Publication number: 20090322208
    Abstract: A light emitting device and method of producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a transparent thermal conductor layer, a refractory phosphor layer provided on the transparent thermal conductor layer, and a light emitting semiconductor arranged to emit light toward the transparent thermal conductor layer and the refractory phosphor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Alex Shaikevitch, Chris Lowery
  • Publication number: 20090242902
    Abstract: A light emitting device and method for producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a semiconductor material, an electrode positioned on the semiconductor material, a wire bonding area, and a resistor connected between the wire bonding area and the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Chris LOWERY
  • Publication number: 20050120525
    Abstract: A method of memorializing a deceased comprises providing a common base, the base including a cremation remains compartment therein and being adapted to have secured thereto a figurine; providing a plurality of figurines, the figurines adapted to be interchangeably secured to the common base; selecting one figurine from the plurality of figurines for securement to the common base; securing the selected figurine to the common base; and placing cremation remains of the deceased in the cremation remains compartment of the common base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Tom Heil, Chris Lowery, Christopher Wessel
  • Patent number: 6735831
    Abstract: A cremation remains container comprises a receptacle adapted to receive therein cremation remains, and a memorial plaque, adapted to be inscribed with an inscription of memorialization, movably mounted to the receptacle for movement to and between a display position exposing the plaque in view and a storage position concealing the plaque from view. The cover includes a transparent pane. A removable tray adapted to receive mementos of memorialization therein is included in the cremation remains container, is positioned adjacent the wall, is accessible via the cover and the mementos therein are visible through the pane. Optionally or alternatively the container may include a picture frame mounted to the cover whereby a picture placed in the frame is visible through the pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John Greiwe, Rodger Jones, Chris Lowery, Daniel J. Parker, Mark Thesken
  • Publication number: 20030004740
    Abstract: A method of providing pet care products, services and information comprises receiving pet care products, services and information from a supplier, and, as a preferred provider, dispensing the pet care products, services and information to pet owners. A method of equipping a preferred provider with pet care products, services and information to be dispensed to pet owners comprises selecting a preferred provider and supplying the preferred provider with pet care products, services and information to be dispensed by the preferred provider to pet owners. The pet care products, services and information can be for pet life care or pet death care or both pet life care and pet death care. The preferred provider can be an individual veterinarian or a network of veterinarians, an individual pet store or a nationwide chain of pet stores, an individual pet cemetery or a nationwide chain of pet cemeteries or an animal humane shelter or nationwide chain of animal shelters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Bradley Jade Dickey, Rodger Allen Jones, Chris Lowery, Darryl M. Maslar
  • Publication number: 20020082855
    Abstract: A method of providing pet death care products, services and information comprises receiving pet death care products, services and information from a supplier, and, as a preferred provider, dispensing the pet death care products, services and information to pet owners. A method of equipping a preferred provider with pet death care products, services and information to be dispensed to pet owners comprises selecting a preferred provider and supplying the preferred provider with pet death care products, services and information to be dispensed by the preferred provider to pet owners. Preferably the preferred provider is an individual veterinarian or a network of veterinarians. Optionally the preferred provider could be an individual pet store or a nationwide chain or franchise of pet stores, or an individual pet cemetery or a nationwide chain of pet cemeteries. The preferred provider would offer the pet owner such products as pet caskets, urns, memorial markers and products, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Bradley Jade Dickey, Rodger Allen Jones, Chris Lowery, Darryl M. Maslar
  • Patent number: D444932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John Greiwe, Rodger Jones, Chris Lowery, Daniel J. Parker, Mark Thesken
  • Patent number: D674692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Margo Chase, Chris Lowery, Ji Eun Bae, Stacy Lynn Pohlman